German Finger Wrestling Championship Sparks Injuries
April 27, 2025, 2:21 pm
In a uniquely German showdown, competitors risk dislocated digits as they battle in the traditional finger wrestling championship. Clad in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders, players accept bloody fingers as part of the gritty contest, turning a painful ordeal into a celebrated display of robust local heritage.
PANG, Germany — Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits Sunday as they vied for the top prize at Germany’s championship in the sport of fingerhakeln, or finger wrestling. Around 180 competitors took part in Sunday’s 64th German championship in Pang,...
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